Who is Rethink Mental Illness?

Rethink Mental Illness is a charity that believes a better life is possible for millions of people affected by mental illness. Our vision is equality, rights, fair treatment, and the maximum quality of life for all those severely affected by mental illness. We run service and support groups across England that change people's lives and we challenge attitudes about mental illness.

About IPS Mental Health Employment Support

IPS Supported Employment is an evidence-based approach to supported employment for people who have a severe mental illness. IPS stands for Individual Placement Support. IPS supports people in their efforts to achieve steady employment in mainstream competitive jobs, either part-time or full-time.

We have three professional specialisms who deliver different aspects of IPS Mental Health Employment Support. These include Employment Specialists, Job Retention Specialists, and Peer Specialists. Here we have provided information about support that you can receive from a Retention Specialist. 

We accept self-referrals, and referrals from Community Mental Health teams, GPs, and the Department For Work and Pensions.

We are currently offering employment support to Coventry residents who are not attached to a mental health treatment team.

What a Job Retention Specialist does

Rethink Mental Illness intends to promote good mental health in the workplace. We use the IPS principles to support your employment journey. IPS Supported Employment is an evidence-based approach to supported employment for people who have a severe mental illness. IPS stands for Individual Placement Support. IPS supports people in their efforts to achieve steady employment in mainstream competitive jobs, either part-time or full-time.

Employment support from a Retention Specialist provides

• Advice and guidance for employed clients/citizens whether you are in work or on sick leave
• Resources and/or signposting to specific relevant websites or services i.e. ACAS and Law Centre
• Ongoing in-work support during your phased return
• Advice with disclosing health conditions to employers
• Helping employers understand your mental health better by facilitating workplace reasonable adjustments
• Completing Wellbeing Action Plans with you, establishing practical self-help tools to manage wellbeing at work

Confidentiality

We believe in respecting and maintaining your confidentiality. We will not share personal information unless we have your permission or we have to because of our duty of care to protect your health, safety, and the wellbeing of others.